Sometimes the architect or builder must think about how to divide the spaces, it does not matter if they are large or small, simply by using some elements we can divide the space and feel very comfortable in it.

We regularly think of dividing the space only when we have large spaces, these types that have everything in the same space have your bedroom, your living room, your dining room all in sight and we think that only in this type of space do we have to look for an alternative to divide the spaces and look for privacy but it really is not like that, it also happens to us when we have a small space.

One of the most commonly used elements to divide these spaces, are the sliding doors, it is an ideal option that will not take up absolutely any space, they are the sliding doors, these Iron or Wood structures that put wheels on the top or bottom and you can slide them where you want, these doors are regularly divided into small squares or large squares depending on what you want to have done.

They can have glass or you can put the type of glass you want to give the effect they want; This type of element will occupy a very small space because they are very thin and you do not need a large investment either; The important thing is that if you are going to use glass in the doors, they will not block the light, on the contrary, they will project even more light because the light will reflect on it and your space will look super bright.

Let's see how sliding doors are designed:

One of the most common problems with these sliding doors is that they do not have a good rail to support the weight of the doors, which is why it easily becomes out of square and in the end it is a tremendous problem to open or close the doors, so a good quality hardware to last what it has to last.

The doors will be made of very light but resistant wood, the two exterior divisions will be fixed and will not be mobile, the two middle doors will move and slide on a cart with wheels that will be fixed to the upper frame and in the lower part the doors will slide by means of a guide that will keep them aligned and straight.

To calculate the size of the doors we have to divide the width into Four and then we add 5 centimeters to each one so that the doors are overlapped and we have to deduct 6 centimeters from the total height so that the car and the rail can fit again.

To make the doors we made a digital model so as not to make mistakes in the cuts and in the joints, the slats were cut to the indicated size and these were joined by means of box and tenon assemblies, joined with white carpentry glue.

The pieces were sanded and painted with a base and then painted white, we recommend sealing the wood with an opaque white oil and then applying color with a synthetic enamel, letting it dry for at least 12 hours for finishing or a review.

The system that will make the doors slide smoothly is this wheeled cart that we're going to hook to a mounting plate that's screwed to the top of the door, then we're going to hook this system to a rail that's going to be screwed to the frame and this will allow the doors to move without any problem.

On the upper edge of the door we have to screw the mounting plates, we are going to do this 10 centimeters from each end, these trolleys come with a little oil so that the doors slide better, so good maintenance is necessary once a year would be optimal for them to continue working just as well.

The other elements of the structure are fixed, both the fixed doors and the upper frame, then the mobile doors are installed.

The rails are screwed to the frame and a separation of 2 centimeters is left between them, but before screwing the rail we have to leave the cars and the brakes past so that later we can hook the doors without problems.

To have a guide on the floor we have to make a cutout with the router on the lower edge of the bet that goes from side to side and measures 9 millimeters wide, then we hang the door to determine its plumb and we put the guide through the cutout Leaving it right in the center, we mark its position on the floor, remove the door and definitively fix the guides.

The result is obvious, the structure is integrated into the entire space and is a good element of separation in an environment without spending a lot of money, I liked it, the doors are light, they move without any problem with these trolleys and the guides keep them in its place.

I hope the information is useful when making a decision, do not forget to support me and we will read next time, bye.

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